Job title: IT Category Manager – 12-Month FTC MAT Cover
Company: Charlotte Tilbury
Job description: Founded by British makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury MBE, in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup application for every person, at any age, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized IT Category Manager to join our team. As an IT Category Manager, you will play a crucial role in streamlining our IT procurement process, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining optimal IT inventory levels. You will collaborate with various departments to understand IT requirements, evaluate supplier options, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet IT requirements while considering cost, quality, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to understand their IT procurement needs and develop procurement plans accordingly.
- Evaluate and select external vendors and suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability factors. Negotiate and finalise contracts and service level agreements.
- Oversee the procurement process, including raising purchase orders, tracking shipments, and handling any delivery discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of IT inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels while minimizing excess stock.
- Continuously monitor market trends and technological advancements to identify new vendors and opportunities for process improvements.
- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, assessing adherence to contractual agreements and addressing any concerns.
- Implement sustainable procurement practices, considering environmental and social impact factors, and promoting ethical sourcing.
- Work closely with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
- Stay updated on relevant regulations and compliance requirements related to IT procurement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. A relevant certification would be an asset.
- Proven experience in IT procurement or a similar role, with a strong understanding of IT hardware, software, and services.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and strategies.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for details.
- Proficient in using procurement software and tools to streamline processes and generate reports.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement practices is preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.
Charlotte Tilbury is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where nimble mindsets, striving to deliver the best and wanting to be part of a #dreamteam are key. Even though we have requirements our experience and background are just a guide, we still love to welcome applicants with more or less experience stated, provided necessary skills can be demonstrated. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes – Apply anyway!
Benefits
- Generous staff discount
- Generous product gifting
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid & flexible
- Dog friendly office on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Access to Tilbury Treats – discounts on everything from gym memberships to cinema tickets.
- Other fabulous benefits such as life assurance, birthdays off work and pension contribution.
At Charlotte Tilbury, our mission is to empower everybody in the world to be the most beautiful version of themselves. We support this by encouraging and hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. By doing so, we better serve our communities, customers, employees – and the candidates that take part in our recruitment process.
WE WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR DREAM TEAM…APPLY TODAY!
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Location: London
Job date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:50:34 GMT
